Mind.Body.Birth

11/03/2021

Just a reminder to spread the word or to join in yourself!! Remember you don’t have to have “just had” your baby to be considered postpartum - postpartum lasts the entire year following birth, we welcome mamas at all stages!!!

11/03/2021

Just a reminder to spread the word, or to check it out yourself!!! Don’t forget, you don’t have to have “just had” your baby to join, remember postpartum is the the entire first year after delivery!!! Virtual and in-person options available!

10/27/2021

For anyone interested or if you know anyone who may benefit, please spread the word!!

01/23/2021

Last night, my car was broken into and my birth and resuscitation bag… Mac Vantilburg needs your support for Help this midwife replace stolen medical supplies

04/18/2020

Postpartum Mamas this post is for you!!!!
What a crazy time to be in isolation, away from friends and family that are typically there to help us through our postpartum journey.

I run a postpartum support group at Doylestown Hospital and would love to see you all there.

Before the virus hit we were meeting in person and as soon as restrictions are lifted we will be back in person again, BUT in the meantime our lovely group of mamas are meeting via Zoom and it’s been really nice to see each other and still connect!

Our group is open to anyone, from anywhere, that has had a baby in the last year, all mamas navigating this crazy new journey of motherhood, especially during this wild time in our world right now.

Please come hang with me via Zoom, tomorrow morning 10-11am, for adult connection, friendship, guidance, and some love & support of other moms!

Anyone interested please head over to DH.org for the zoom link to the Better Postpartum support group, Can’t Wait To See You Tomorrow!! ♥️♥️♥️

03/20/2020

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😢The coronavirus has been declared a pandemic - the widespread impact it is having is truly devastating. There has been a lot of attention of course on the physical health consequences, the societal impact, the economic impact... but very little on the impact it is having on mental health 💚

Unfortunately it looks like the situation is getting worse and will continue to (at least short-term) - this is why it’s so important to:
1) Acknowledge the role it will/ is having on your mental health (as illustrated in this post)
2) Prioritise your mental health ESPECIALLY during this period - the “outer world” is very uncertain / volatile at present which makes our “inner world” vulnerable. Please look after it!
💚Please share to raise awareness of the mental health impacts - there’s been so little coverage of them and it’s so important to raise awareness of this

02/13/2020

I filled this out!!! I know some of you mamas can help as well - let’s do what we can to make ALL birthing options valid and accessible to ALL women!!!

What drives women in America to have babies at home rather than in a hospital or birth center?

12/20/2019

❤️ this!

These images capture the amazing bond between moms and doulas.

12/17/2019

There are so many variables that go into when/if a woman gives birth. But most people don't think of that when they ask these questions.

12/06/2019

"Take it easy on her.

She just went through the biggest physical and emotional change of her life.

Her body has wounds that need to heal that you can’t see.

Underneath her stretchy pants, she’s probably wearing a diaper.

She doesn’t even recognize her own body. It looks completely different and probably will for the rest of her life.

Her contractions haven’t stopped. She’s still breathing through them without you probably even realizing it.

Do not ever complain about how long she takes to nurse the baby. Her ni***es are raw and her breasts are sore in ways she never knew was possible. She and her baby are still figuring out a rhythm with each and every feeding.

She’s tired. So tired.

She’s frustrated. She can’t just get up and go about her day like she used to. When she does, her body punishes her for it.

Don’t ask to hold her baby. If she wants you to hold her baby, she’ll offer. She and her baby are DEEPLY attached and if she hands that baby over begrudgingly, her heart and arms ache so deeply every second her baby is missing from them.

She’s probably cried secret tears at least twice that day, whether it’s from physical pain, feeling overwhelmed, or just plain exhaustion.

Take it easy on that new mama. Let her stay in her little oxytocin-filled bubble for as long as she needs to. And just love on her in any way you can.

Every day from now on, she will die to herself for that baby. This is her time to be a little selfish." -Ruth (https://www.instagram.com/ruth_gerber/)